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Mexican Summer Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant markets of Mexico, the Mexican Summer Salad showcases the country's rich agricultural bounty. Traditionally enjoyed during warm months, it celebrates fresh, local ingredients, making it a staple at family gatherings and fiestas. Today, this salad has gained popularity worldwide, often customized with various toppings and dressings to suit different palates.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb shrimp
1 cup corn
4 slices bacon
8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
1 cup Daisy sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons tajin seasoning
1/2 cup cotija cheese
1 cup queso quesadilla
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Chickpeas are a protein-rich alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds crunch without heat.

1

Cook shrimp and corn on a Blackstone grill.

2

Add raw bacon cut into smaller pieces on top of the shrimp and corn to cook.

3

Add one block and two packages of Philadelphia cream cheese to the mixture.

4

Add about one pound of Daisy sour cream to the mixture.

5

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the ingredients.

6

Generously apply tajin seasoning to the shrimp and corn.

7

Crumble cotija cheese over the mixture.

8

Pour a generous amount of queso quesadilla cheese onto the mixture.

9

Use habachi tossers to incorporate all ingredients together.

10

Close the Blackstone grill to let the cheese melt and everything heat up.

11

Chop cilantro and sprinkle it on top before serving.

12

Serve the mixture hot, optionally with chips or rice.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

large bowlskilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Ensalada MexicanaMexican Salad
Local Name: Ensalada de verano mexicana

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